Latest posts

Mark Your Calendar. November 30 in Chicago, it’s the Afrobella & Friends TJ Maxx & Marshalls Holiday Shopping Party!

Mark Your Calendar. November 30 in Chicago, it’s the Afrobella & Friends TJ Maxx & Marshalls Holiday Shopping Party!

| November 23, 2011 | 3 Comments

Bellas, it’s taken me a while to get into the whole hosting-an-event thing, but I’m dipping my toe into the water! I’m collaborating with one of my favorite retail discount stores to celebrate and assist Chicago bellas who are just beginning their holiday shopping! Wanna come shopping with me and some of my best blog [...]

Continue Reading

Amy Winehouse’s New Video Makes Me Happy/Sad

Amy Winehouse’s New Video Makes Me Happy/Sad

| November 22, 2011 | 4 Comments

The sudden death of Amy Winehouse still remains such a study of conflict in my mind. It simultaneously seems like a long time ago, and like just yesterday. Although the news wasn’t altogether shocking, it was still so tragic and heartbreaking. A posthumous album of previously unreleased Amy Winehouse tracks is about to be released [...]

Continue Reading

Ask The Expert — Which Beauty Gadget Should Every Woman Own?

Ask The Expert — Which Beauty Gadget Should Every Woman Own?

| November 21, 2011 | 20 Comments

For Glam.com’s The Future of Beauty series. There was a time not too long ago in the world of beauty, when if you wanted a professional grade facial using the latest skincare and beauty gadgets you would need to book an appointment with a dermatologist or professional esthetician. You’d go off to your appointment and [...]

Continue Reading

Foolproof Thanksgiving Recipes

Foolproof Thanksgiving Recipes

| November 21, 2011 | 6 Comments

I used to think I was a good cook, once upon a time. But of late I’ve been second guessing myself in a major way.  It may have started with some woefully overcooked salmon. Then I made some rubbery pork chops. Long story short, I lost some of my kitchen confidence. And then my big [...]

Continue Reading

My Favorite Face Masks

My Favorite Face Masks

| November 21, 2011 | 13 Comments

Picture this – I’m sitting at my computer, writing a blog post, and wearing a face mask right now. That’s how dedicated I am, bellas! I’m writing the experience! I love a good face mask, and looking back on my skincare history, at home face masks have been part of my regimen since I was [...]

Continue Reading

5 Foolproof Ways To Wear Red Lipstick

5 Foolproof Ways To Wear Red Lipstick

| November 15, 2011 | 36 Comments

Bellas! In the interest of always giving you beauty, style, and hair inspiration you can relate to and learn from, I’d like to introduce my newest Afrobella contributor. Sherry Blossom is a freelance makeup artist, mom, FDNY EMT, native New Yorker, and beauty blogger/vlogger. I first became aware of Sherry via Twitter, she’s super friendly [...]

Continue Reading

Vote for Me and I Could Work The Red Carpet at the People’s Choice Awards!

Vote for Me and I Could Work The Red Carpet at the People’s Choice Awards!

| November 14, 2011 | 19 Comments

Bellas, I don’t enjoy asking for votes or being the kind of blogger who is continually asking for outside support – but I’ve got a major opportunity in front of me, thanks to the CVS Beauty Club and the People’s Choice Awards — click here to check out out and vote! I was challenged to [...]

Continue Reading